Last month, you may recall, my article focused on friendships created by being a PGA professional. The article had a very positive effect on a lot of peers and friends. I was humbled by the number of you that reached out to me. I think some of my enthusiasm in writing the article was because … Read more
Portland, OR – Pearce Bespoke Portland is proud to announce its new role as the Exclusive Bespoke Clothier to the Pacific Northwest PGA Section, marking a partnership built on quality, craftsmanship, and a shared commitment to enhancing the golf experience across the region. Locally owned and based in Portland, Pearce Bespoke brings extensive PGA experience and a … Read more
Let’s Celebrate! Welcome to February! Your section staff continues to prepare for what promises to be an incredible 2025 season. This year’s tournaments—across all five chapters and at the section level—will be better than ever. Additionally, section Members and Associates will have access to more educational opportunities than ever before. Our 2025 Mentoring Conference, presented by TaylorMade, aboutGOLF … Read more
Director of Instruction – Center Manager GOLFTEC Liberty Lake Liberty Lake, WA PGA Professional Joshua McKinley has a deep passion for sharing the game of golf with others, whether it’s beginners or seasoned players. With a focus on simplicity, Joshua believes that the key to improving one’s golf game is to create a more efficient … Read more
In the last article, the first in the Leader’s Top Disciplines Series, we looked at the valuable discipline of “Finding What is Right (or Excellent)” and more to the point, to work as leaders on disciplining ourselves to “find what’s working” vs going to the people, situations, contexts that need our attention or fixing. Click … Read more
We are saddened to report that Michael Nelson, PGA, of Newport, Oregon, passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Michael “Mike” Nelson passed away on January 14, 2025 in the exemplary care of the Portland VA Medical Center, OR at the age of 77. He was born in Lahaina, HI, son … Read more